A Walmart in Forsyth County was evacuated after a bomb threat Saturday, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
What happened: The store at Highway 9 and Commerce Boulevard was cleared out after the threat came in. Bomb-sniffing dogs from the sheriff’s office searched the building and found nothing.
All clear given: The sheriff’s office says the threat has been cleared and everything is back to normal at the store.
What’s still happening: The Walmart will stay closed for about an hour while deputies wrap up their investigation. A heavy police presence remains at the location, and the sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing its follow-up work.
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